Case 3628

A's father was an alcoholic and of a violent disposition. He hit his wife and children, and at one time attempted suicide. Four weeks prior to the application to the Waifs and Strays' Society he tried to cut his wife's throat. He was subsequenlty sentenced to three years in prison. A. went to the Lampson Home in Dulwich in May 1893. She returned to live with her family in December following a letter from her brother.